General overview of Project Mingueo: A charitable project to empower under-privileged communities in Valledupr, Colombia

1. Mingueo Project A replicable model of sustainability Project Summary

2. Mingueo Model Self-evaluation & action in social, financial & environmental contexts Native spirituality, reconnection with nature & seasonal celebration Holistic Well-being Identify needs, skills, knowledge, local resources & core group Identifying trainings (permaculture skills, business, leadership, facilitation, mediation & conflict Resolution)

3. Integrating Values Appreciation Working Together Learning Spirituality Holistic Well-being

4. Mingueo Project aims to restore an ancient pre-Colombian tradition of community work and solidarity, and to maximize the use of local resources Handcrafters Women Displaced Rural Communities Youngsters Local Resources

6. Social Impact We aim to demonstrate the impacts of positive change by investing in projects based on “The Mingueo Model: design for Social, Economic and Environmental Sustainability.” The benefits can then be seen in terms of return for individuals, communities, society and the environment.

7. The pilot project is in the city of Valledupar – Cesar (Colombia)

8. Area Map

14. Technicalities

17. Millions of families have been displaced from rural areas to the city and live in extreme conditions of poverty

18. Children are specially at risk of contracting diseases from poor hygienic conditions

21. Communal “kitchen”

22. Candelaria (right.), displaced community leader

23. Displaced families dwellings

24. Indigenous people who in the past had a sustainable way of living, have been moved to the city where they become beggars

25. Rural Community in need of WATER!

26. Global warming is having a massive impact on this region, fewer rainy days and less production of food for farmers

27. La Vega, a rural community where more than 400 people could have work and food if they have access to 500 m of hosepipe and a small pump

28. Training in management of community development tools and integrated ecosystems are objectives of the project

29. Youngsters have seized a business opportunity - MANGOS, which are found everywhere in the city, to produce juices and other products to finance students through college and other community projects .

30. One of the many Mango trees in the city of Valledupar

31. Traditional music scheme, to teach underprivileged young people, will give them meaning and allow them to live away from violence

32. Promoting environmental conservation and eco-tourism

33. Eco-tourism and the regions natural resources

34. Nabusimake, indigenous town in Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

39. Handcrafts

42. Supporting local economy, fair trade, skill sharing, and working with solidarity